Paul Leroy Chavez, 75, of Los Chavez, NM passed away after battling cancer. He was a lover of old western shows, dancing, and cookies. Paul was a US Marine Corps veteran who retired from the NMDOT and could be found around LL having coffee with many friends and girlfriends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nica and Polo Chavez, and son Cameron. His visits, joking nature, and encouragement will be dearly missed by his children and their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial breakfast date TBD.